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Shana Pitts- Bell

Fayetteville ,NC

Summary

Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills. Student-focused Substitute Teacher accomplished in managing classrooms and delivering lessons. Careful about following teachers' plans and maintaining discipline. Offers great computer skills and solid understanding of classroom technology. Reliable and knowledgeable educator with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons. Friendly individual enjoys helping students learn new concepts and subjects. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Cumberland County Schools
01.2023 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.

Pre -K Teacher

Action Pathways
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

OWNER/PROVIDER

DANIZ'S CREATIVE PLAYGROUND, 7124 HALLSTEAD CIRCLE
06.2005 - Current
  • I am the business administrator for the business
  • I provide teaching and daily child care services for children ranging from infants to 12yrs of age
  • I also prepare meals and snacks for the children in care on a daily basis, as well as provides transportation to area schools for children in care.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.

Teacher Assistant/Remediation

CLIFFDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
02.2017 - 06.2019
  • Support providing teaching support to children with mathematics, reading
  • ELA and writing on a class or small group setting, giving extra help to children
  • Advising, giving support, and assisting with marking and correcting work, attending meetings and reviews, helping with school events, trips and activities all within a first grade classroom environment.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.

Teacher Assistant

TERESA C. BERRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
02.2016 - 06.2016
  • Providing support to children with mathematics, reading and writing on an individual, class or small group basics, giving extra help to children with special needs or those for whom English is not their first language, helping develop programs of learning activities and to adapt appropriate materials, motivating and encouraging pupils, with marking and correcting work, attending meetings and reviews, helping with school events, trips and activities.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
  • Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
  • Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
  • Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
  • Provided additional mentoring based on student evaluations.
  • Planned, prepared and presented group assignments to encourage collaboration.

SALES FLOOR ASSOCIATE/ CASHIER

WALMART, 670
03.2004 - 05.2004
  • Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
  • Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits
  • Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
  • Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment
  • Maintain records related to sales
  • Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations
  • Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
  • Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
  • Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
  • Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales
  • Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise
  • Clean shelves, counters, and tables
  • Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns
  • Bag or package purchases, and wrap gifts
  • Help customers try on or fit merchandise
  • Inventory stock and requisition new stock
  • Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.

Education

Residency Program @ CCS - Special Education/Birth Through Kindergarten

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Light University, Vista Centre Dr
Forest, VA
01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Birth Through Kindergarten

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
2011

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
05.2008

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Proficient with
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Interne
  • Behavior Management
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Discipline
  • Student Counseling
  • Classroom Management
  • Substitute Teacher Coordination
  • Standardized Test Preparation
  • Consistent Supervision
  • Student Tutoring
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Enforcing Classroom Rules
  • Lecturing and Teaching
  • Educational Settings
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Personalized Support
  • Analytical Skills
  • Virtual Communities
  • Class Encouragement
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Middle School Education
  • Individualized Care
  • Student Needs Assessments
  • Educational Enrichment
  • Class Engagement
  • IEP Understanding
  • Clerical Support
  • Teaching Life Skills
  • Student Records Management
  • Special Education
  • Family Involvement
  • Moodle
  • Nearpod
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Educational Opportunities
  • Room Arrangements
  • Organization and Planning
  • Google Meet
  • Assigning and Grading Work
  • Teacher Observation
  • Classroom Monitoring
  • Google Drive
  • Instructional Technology

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Cumberland County Schools
01.2023 - Current

Pre -K Teacher

Action Pathways
09.2021 - 01.2023

Teacher Assistant/Remediation

CLIFFDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
02.2017 - 06.2019

Teacher Assistant

TERESA C. BERRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
02.2016 - 06.2016

OWNER/PROVIDER

DANIZ'S CREATIVE PLAYGROUND, 7124 HALLSTEAD CIRCLE
06.2005 - Current

SALES FLOOR ASSOCIATE/ CASHIER

WALMART, 670
03.2004 - 05.2004

Residency Program @ CCS - Special Education/Birth Through Kindergarten

East Carolina University

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Light University, Vista Centre Dr

Bachelor of Science - Birth Through Kindergarten

Fayetteville State University

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Shana Pitts- Bell